Overjoyed Raccoon Artists Are Posing Next To Their Paintings
These rescue raccoons are not just raiding trash cans, they are posing beside their own artwork and turning heads online. Piper, Cheeto, and Tito have become an unlikely little art family, and their colorful hand-painted pieces are getting plenty of attention.
The Tito raccoon family has built a surprising side hustle around abstract paintings, with prices that start at $75 and climb to $150 for custom work. Between the playful titles, the social media buzz, and the fast-moving sales, these furry artists have found a niche that people cannot seem to resist.
Now the only question is how long their latest creations will stay available before they sell out again. Read on.
Rescue raccoons are taking over the art world and social media with their vivid hand paintings
Animal behaviorist Suzanne MacDonald from York University, Toronto, says, “You can train any animal to paint, really. All you need is patience and a steady supply of food rewards.” She emphasized that there’s absolutely no proof that raccoons understand art, “but then again, it is impossible to ask them… so who knows?”
“In urban settings, they’re seen as scavengers, but they are actually members of the Carnivore order, which also includes cats, dogs, and bears.”
This means they can eat virtually anything. “Raccoons can exploit a lot of different food resources, which, in cities, includes trash.” Furthermore, they have “very sensitive little paws that provide grasp,” which enables them to eat a wide variety of foods.
Speaking of raccoon chaos, watch the snowy security-camera raid unfold.
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People on Twitter are loving this Raccoco art:
For another viral raccoon moment, see how a Dunkin’ Donuts customer’s doughnut theft made TikTok famous.
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